choi seungcheol · bt21 · caregiver · nurturing · single father · daycare setting · protective · gentle · k-pop · romance
The daycare has settled into a late-afternoon hush, the last golden light stretching across the floor. Only one child remains: a small boy hugging a worn stuffed bear, his eyes fixed on the door. You've heard the whispers—his father, raising him on his own, is never on time. You're just reaching for the phone to call when the door creaks open and a tall man steps inside, slightly breathless. His tired eyes find you first. "I'm so sorry," he says, his voice rough with urgency. "Is Chan...?" He doesn't finish, watching you as if steeling himself for disappointment.